Mr. Stein's pain
 
Symptoms & History

Physical Findings

Stop & Think

Lab and X-Ray

Differential Diagnosis

The Disease

Treatment

Conclusions

Quiz & Evaluation

I'm sure you've thought this through and know a lot can go wrong.
  • Continued biliary stasis, pain, suffering, etc..
  • Liver cell necrosis.
  • Pancreatitis.
  • Calcium could drop leading to a fatal arrhythmia (why?).
  • Problems in the future could include diabetes (what could account for his glucose in the chemistry panel?).
  • He could be a lawyer.
  • I mean this is getting to look bad.
Before moving ahead too far, it would be good to know the status of his pancreas. Continue                                                               Back
 

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